HLTC02H3 Lecture : Lecture notes -HLTC02
17 Feb 2012
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Inserting health in a justice framework of health and equity (ruiuxx, 2006) y concern with issues of equity and human rights (bravemnan and gruskin, 20030 y strengthens role of public health in fostering condition and opportunities for health and linkage s between poverty and health y highlights responsibility of government to protect human rights. Health equity y achieving equalities in health outcomes between groups in society. Inherent self worth of each individual y universal inference y y y autonomy and self- determistion y equality for all y preservation of freedom of individual through social support. Strong linkage s between health and human rights y women s dependency on men y women at higher risk for not having their rights recognized. Regional instruments recognizing a right to health y european social charter y african charter on human and peoples rights. National anti poverty organization reports canada failing to uphold human s rights of women, un committee observes.
